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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.34, 554.80 and 303.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.34, 554.80 and 303.92 is: 419.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.34 : 554.80 = 303.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.34/554.80 = 303.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.34x = 554.80 × 303.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.34x = 168,614.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,614.82/402.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.09

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